branch out

British

verb

to expand or extend one's interests

our business has branched out into computers now

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branch out Idioms

Separate into subdivisions; strike off in a new direction. For example, Our software business is branching out into more interactive products, or Bill doesn't want to concentrate on just one field; he wants to branch out more. This term alludes to the growth habits of a tree's limbs. [Early 1700s] Also see branch off.

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branch out

Both GM and Ford have struggled with their EV businesses and are attempting to branch out.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026

Smith, who owns a hairdressing salon in Croydon, south London, decided she needed to branch out into the dating business with a focus on "the big market of geeky people".

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

Others made such a significant impact early on that their influence is still felt, and are now trying to branch out into something new.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025

Some strategists say it would be wise to branch out from the tech-heavy S&P 500, which is roughly 40% in the Magnificent Seven and Broadcom.

From Barron's ● Dec. 12, 2025

An icy splintering sound fills the room as cracks branch out from their point of impact.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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